Dear Boyfriend,

When we met in class about two years ago, I didn’t know that I would soon become friends with you. Then a bit down the road you liked me enough to want me to be your girlfriend, and I have been smiling ever since. But you have given me so much more than just a formal date and hugs. You’ve helped me become a better person, and helped me achieve things I never would have dreamed of. The only thing I can really say is thank you.

Thank you for being my best friend. When I am with you, I am 110 percent my true self and you have even helped me find more of my true self (if that’s even possible). You have been there with me through many ups and downs either with a huge hug of congratulations or a hug ensuring me it will all be okay. You laugh when I tell jokes I don’t think are that funny, and you talk in weird voices with me. You’ll take me to get queso when I’m craving it, go on Whataburger runs at 11 p.m. with me, or even surprise me with cupcakes or other treats just because you wanted to. You also know me better than I know myself, which scares me at times. In a good way of course.

Thank you for always believing in me. I know I am not the most confident person, but you are my biggest supporter and have never stopped believing in me from day one. You encourage me with words of kindness and Bible verses when I was either scared for a test or I was just having one of those “blah” days. If it wasn’t for you continually telling me that I can do anything I put my mind to, I would have never gotten that internship I was praying for, or face any fear that I had head on. You’ll never know how much I appreciate you always having my back when I’m in need.

Thank you for being a voice of reason. I could tell you a predicament I am in, hoping to hear the advice that I want to hear, but you will give me the advice that I should be hearing. Having you as my voice of reason (and the fact that you are a boy) helps me get another perspective that might help me with anything. Sometimes you’ve experienced the same thing I have to deal with, and you will tell me how you dealt with it and suggest I do the same or something similar. You always know what to say and even if you think it won’t help, trust me, it does. Thank you for always listening to anything and everything I say; whether it be silly or serious.

Thank you for showing me what love is. I’ve never had a serious relationship before, but I thank my lucky stars I have one with you. You do so much for me that I could never repay you and it’s all done from the kindness of your heart. From a simple “I love you” to even a text saying “let me know when you get home,” I feel so loved and cared for that it makes my heart smile. I don’t know how my life would be if I hadn’t met you, but I am glad I don’t have to worry about that. Thank you for everything you do for me and loving me with all of your heart.